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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.40, 1,259.83 and 598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.40, 1,259.83 and 598.16 is: 825.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.40 : 1,259.83 = 598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.40/1,259.83 = 598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.40x = 1,259.83 × 598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.40x = 753,578.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,578.58/913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.02

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